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    Gas Gauge Not Working

    When I replaced my sending unit on my '89, I took the wire connected off, I noticed the pins were a bit Corroded. I scrapped them GENTLY with a pen knife and some fine sand paper. I took some grease design just for electrical connections and put a thin coating on pins. I p!ugged unit in and zip...
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    Different pump arms on fuel pumps! Beware!

    Up date on Carter pump I installed in my '89 YJ. The '88 Carter carb developed a " drip, drip, drip" not too long after installing of the pump. First I thought the NEW Carter carb, ( from a '88 4.2), from Amazon was dog crap, I'd have to pull the top and check needle n seat or adjust float, or...
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    Different pump arms on fuel pumps! Beware!

    Got it!!!!! So, I ordered a CARTER pump from Rock Auto. Received it today. The arm length and bend is EXACTLY like old one. Be careful when ordering you pump. All 3 I ordered stated they fit my '89 4.2! Joe
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    Different pump arms on fuel pumps! Beware!

    Tell me more Tell me more! Where would I get one?? Any pics to see how this futs? Tanks! Joe
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    Different pump arms on fuel pumps! Beware!

    Yes, this is a mechanical fuel pump. I ordered one from Extreme Terrain in the hopes it's a good match. It was almost twice the cost, but, if it works..... Waited with baited breath til it arrived. Sadly, same bend in the arm! Sent it back. I don't know the history of this Jeep, when n where...
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    HEI wiring

    Before I start, I better make sure! This is on a '89 YJ, 4.2 engine. Watched a coupla 2-3 U Tube videos on how to do this. Pretty straight forward, except for wiring! They state pull red wire at firewall plug, find splice to resister wire for coil, cut out, use that 12 volt LARGE red wire for...
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    Different pump arms on fuel pumps! Beware!

    This is on my '89 YJ. Thursday's," To Do List" was replaced the fuel pump, (one on the jeep is old looking n rusty,), new Carter Carb. No issues with it, but, figured, New tank sending unit, new carb, might as well do old looking pump! Now fuel system is all new, no issues for long time!!! I...
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    What did you do in the garage / driveway today?

    Not driveway or garage, but, back yard! Today was replace leaky heater core! When I bought my '89, it came with a brand new in the box almn. radiator! The one in the jeep looked, well ratty. Before swapping, I flushed engine and heater core. Well, first test ride after install and all oil...
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    Motocraft 2100 or 2150 carb swap suppliers

    Just got my '88 YJ, carter carb on it. Looking to toss this and get a Motocraft 2100 or 2150 for it. I see some adapter plates to bolt it down @ on line, but, looking for carb set up for my 4.2,( jets etc.) I tried to find Gronk performance and Copblock, but, no can find? I see adopters on E...
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    Shudder on takeoff

    If the PO didn't resurface the flywheel, you could have ," hard spots" on it, that'll cause a shutter on take off. Some mount bad will also cause that. Take a rachet strap and bind down trans and see if that changes anything! Joe